An-Najah News - According to the Palestinian Prisoner Society, the Israeli occupation forces detained eight Palestinians from various parts of the West Bank, including a prominent woman activist.

Israeli forces detained the head of the Union of Palestinian Women’s Committees and executive committee member of the General Union of Palestinian Women, Khitam Saafin, during a predawn raid at her home in Ramallah.

Khitam Saafin, 56, who has spoken internationally and participated in many worldwide events, including the World Social Forum.

she also represented Palestine, linking women’s struggles internationally for national and social liberation.

Israeli forces also detained a 62-year-old Palestinian after ransacking his house in Ramallah city.

They also detained a female Birzeit University student after raiding her home in al-Bireh city, adjacent to Ramallah and other citizens in different districts.